- Whirlpool’s ongoing EPS forecast for FY is now $6 to $8, below the previous expectation of about $10 and the market’s estimate of $8.78.
- Cash from operating activities is forecasted at approximately $850 million, which is below the prior expectation of about $1 billion but above the consensus estimate of $685.7 million.
- The forecast for free cash flow is set at $400 million, down from the previous expectation of $500 million to $600 million. This is still higher than the estimate of $292.3 million.
- The adjusted tax rate is anticipated to be between 20% and 25%.
- Revenue is expected to remain around $15.8 billion, slightly above the market estimate of $15.64 billion.
- Second quarter ongoing EPS registered at $1.34, falling short of the $1.61 estimate.
- Net sales in Q2 reached $3.77 billion, which is under the expected $3.85 billion.
- North America net sales contributed $2.45 billion, Latin America $806 million, and Asia $320 million to the overall sales.
- Ongoing EBIT was reported at $200 million, missing the estimate of $213.5 million.
- The company noted that the second quarter performance was affected by competitors stockpiling Asian imports into the U.S., as anticipated.
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Analyst Coverage on Whirlpool Corp by Baptista Research
Analysts at Baptista Research on Smartkarma have provided insights into Whirlpool Corporation, evaluating its ability to adapt and capitalize on market changes. In their report titled “Whirlpool Corporation: Will The North American Market Dynamics Reflect Its Capability To Adapt To & Capitalize On Market Changes?”, the analysts noted a mixed financial performance in the latest earnings report. The company demonstrated strategic advantages and challenges, with organic growth driven by strong performance in specific sectors. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, successful pricing strategies and cost reductions helped maintain an EBIT margin of nearly 6%.
In another report by Baptista Research titled “Whirlpool Corporation: An Insight Into Its Tariff & Market Dynamics! – Major Drivers”, the analysts highlighted both progress and challenges in the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 performance. While financial outcomes did not fully meet expectations, strides were made in operational efficiency and portfolio transformation. The completion of the Europe transaction was identified as a significant transition towards creating value opportunities for Whirlpool Corporation.
A look at Whirlpool Corp Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 2 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts at Smartkarma have provided insights on Whirlpool Corp‘s long-term outlook based on their Smart Scores. The company received a high score of 5 in the Dividend category, indicating a strong dividend performance. This suggests that Whirlpool Corp is committed to rewarding its investors with regular and stable dividend payments.
While Whirlpool Corp scored lower in categories such as Growth and Resilience with scores of 2, the company showed promising momentum with a score of 4. This indicates that there may be potential for growth in the future. Overall, Whirlpool Corp‘s solid performance in dividends and momentum gives investors reason to be optimistic about the company’s future prospects in the home appliances industry.
### Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets major home appliances. The Company’s principal products include laundry appliances, refrigeration and room air conditioning equipment, cooking appliances, dishwashers, and mixers and other small household appliances. Whirlpool’s products are sold worldwide ###
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